The forest fires in south-central Chile have killed 24 people. The impacted area is 294,058 hectares (726,633.14 acres). 17 people have been arrested for possible involvement in starting the fires. After blazing overnight, forest fires that have destroyed thousands of homes killed 24 people and injured tens of thousands in south-central Chile engulfed fresh regions … Read more
At least 38 people have died in forest fires ravaging northern Algeria. Interior minister says at least 200 others have suffered burns and respiratory issues. Last year’s fires killed at least 90 people and destroyed more than 100,000 hectares of forest. At least 38 people have died and dozens more have been injured in … Read more
Europe enters sixth day of heatwave that has sparked devastating forest fires. Meteo France said temperatures will range between 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) and 40C in the south of France on Saturday. New heat records expected to be set in Portugal and Spain next week. Forecasters warn of more unusually warm weather ahead … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the forest fires in Turkey and reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity, and reiterated readiness to extend all possible assistance to help cope with this calamity. In a meeting with Turkish Minister for Defence Hulusi Akar, the premier highlighted historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkey, marked by … Read more
A protesting mob attacked a bus carrying President of Argentina Alberto Fernandez who was visiting a region in Patagonia devastated by forest fires that killed one and injured many. According to the media reports, angry protesters outside a community center surrounded a bus carrying the president and pelted it with stones during his visit. Demonstrators … Read more
